Creating a Crochet Amigurumi Snow White Keychain is a delightful project for anyone who loves both fairy tales and crafting. This tiny, portable version of Snow White is perfect for attaching to your keys, bag, or as a small gift for a fan of the classic story. The keychain is a fun and quick crochet project, making it ideal for crafters of all skill levels.
After many years behind the hook, crafting everything from baby blankets to complex dolls, I’ve come to appreciate the magic of miniature crochet. There’s something particularly delightful about creating a whole world in just a few stitches—small in size but big in heart. One of my favorite recent projects that perfectly captures that spirit is the Crochet Amigurumi Snow White Keychain.
At just a few inches tall, this tiny princess may be small, but she’s filled with charm, color, and nostalgic magic. She’s the kind of piece that makes people smile the moment they see her, whether she’s dangling from a backpack, keyring, or even perched on a rearview mirror.
Let me take you through what this project meant to me, how I brought her to life, and why making amigurumi princesses in miniature form might just be one of my favorite things ever.
How to Crochet Your Own Crochet Amigurumi Snow White Keychain
To make your Crochet Amigurumi Snow White Keychain, you’ll need yarn in skin tone, black, blue, red, yellow, and white, along with a crochet hook, stuffing, safety eyes, and a keychain ring. The project involves simple amigurumi techniques, including single crochet, increases, decreases, and color changes. This guide will walk you through creating a miniature version of Snow White, complete with her iconic dress and bow, ready to accompany you wherever you go.
When I first began crocheting character dolls, I always imagined them sitting on a shelf—lovingly handmade decorations that stayed in one place. But over the years, I noticed more and more people wanted crocheted pieces they could carry with them—for comfort, for joy, or just for a touch of whimsy in their day-to-day lives.
That’s how the Snow White keychain was born. I wanted to create something small enough to travel, sturdy enough to handle everyday use, and cute enough to brighten someone’s day every time they reached for their keys or opened their bag.
And Snow White was the perfect character to start with: iconic, beloved, and instantly recognizable—even in miniature form.
Crochet Amigurumi Snow White Keychain Pattern
When it comes to keychains, the yarn you choose matters more than ever. It needs to hold its shape well and stand up to being handled (and maybe even tossed into a purse or pocket). I almost always reach for 100% cotton yarn for keychain amigurumi—it’s durable, tightly spun, and gives you clean, defined stitches.
Materials:
- Yarn: Skin tone, Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, White
- Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
- Safety eyes (6-8mm)
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Keychain ring
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
- st: stitch
- FO: finish off
Head and Body:
- Head:
With skin-colored yarn,
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
R4-7: sc around (18)
R8: (sc, dec) around (12)
R9: dec around (6)
FO, stuff the head, and leave a long tail for sewing. - Body:
Start with yellow yarn,
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
R4-5: sc around (18)
Switch to blue yarn,
R6-8: sc around (18)
R9: (sc, dec) around (12)
R10: sc around (12)
FO and stuff lightly.
Arms (make 2):
With skin-colored yarn,
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2-4: sc around (6)
Switch to blue yarn,
R5-6: sc around (6)
FO and leave a tail for sewing.
Hair and Bow: With black yarn,
Create a small wig cap to fit the head,
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO and attach to the head.
For the bow,
With red yarn,
Ch 8,
R1: sc in the second ch from the hook, sc across (7)
R2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across (7)
FO, tie in the middle to create a bow shape, and attach to the wig cap.
Assembly:
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Sew the wig cap with the bow onto the head.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top of the head.
Your Crochet Amigurumi Snow White Keychain is now complete, ready to add a touch of fairy tale magic to your everyday items!
Because this is a mini version, the body is worked all in one piece to keep it sturdy and compact. I started with the head, working in continuous rounds from a magic ring, and then seamlessly transitioned into the body using simple single crochet increases and decreases.
The arms are worked separately and sewn on later—though you can also crochet them in if you prefer fewer seams. Her legs are very short and often just implied with stitches or color changes at the base of the body.
Where the magic really happens is in her dress. Even in miniature, Snow White’s iconic look is unmistakable. I made her bodice in dark royal blue, added tiny puffed sleeves with red and blue stripes (achieved using color changes), and crocheted a simple yellow skirt that flares out slightly from the waist.
The red bow is essential—it’s the cherry on top! I made a tiny bow using a magic ring and a few stitches, then stitched it to the top of her head, just above her soft black yarn hair, which I styled as a simple bob. You can either crochet the hair as a separate wig cap or embroider it directly onto the head depending on your style preference.
Even though she’s only a few inches tall, the attention to detail makes her feel complete and authentic.
Crocheting the Snow White Amigurumi Keychain has reminded me that it doesn’t take a grand, oversized project to make something meaningful. Sometimes, it only takes a few inches of yarn, a careful stitch, and a touch of imagination.
Whether you’re gifting it, selling it, or keeping it for yourself, this little princess is bound to bring smiles wherever she goes.
So grab your hook, pick out those royal colors, and bring your own pocket-sized Snow White to life. Happy hooking—and may your projects always be filled with magic